Jobs for PGT students
I just accepted an offer for September 2026 as a non traditional student (in my mid 30s) and currently researching my funding options. What are part time roles like for PGT students? I have worked retail, hospitality, etc. for nearly 20 years and I'm not interested in doing that further (I am also disabled so I cannot be on my feet for more than a few hours at a time). I would prefer something adjacent or complementary to my degree, which will be an MSc within the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, but I'm not sure how feasible this would be. I am coming from another country, but am a UK citizen so I have no immigration restrictions. Thanks in advance.
Reply 1
Hi there,
One good option is research assistant (RA) work. These sometimes get advertised on your uni’s careers page, but it’s also quite common to email lecturers directly to ask if they have any projects you could help with. This can involve things like literature reviews, data handling, basic lab work, or general research admin, and it doesn’t have to be within your own school to be useful experience.
Student ambassador work is another flexible option. Some of it is in person (for example open days), but you get regular breaks and can request seated roles, such as working at information desks. Many universities also offer remote ambassador work, like answering questions on apps or forums like this, making scheduled phone calls to applicants, or writing blog posts and newsletters.
It’s also worth keeping an eye out for part-time admin roles within the university, such as in accommodation services, student services, or departmental offices. I worked in my uni’s accommodation office and found it fitted really well around my course.
Hope that helps, and good luck with the MSc!
Megan (LJMU Rep)
One good option is research assistant (RA) work. These sometimes get advertised on your uni’s careers page, but it’s also quite common to email lecturers directly to ask if they have any projects you could help with. This can involve things like literature reviews, data handling, basic lab work, or general research admin, and it doesn’t have to be within your own school to be useful experience.
Student ambassador work is another flexible option. Some of it is in person (for example open days), but you get regular breaks and can request seated roles, such as working at information desks. Many universities also offer remote ambassador work, like answering questions on apps or forums like this, making scheduled phone calls to applicants, or writing blog posts and newsletters.
It’s also worth keeping an eye out for part-time admin roles within the university, such as in accommodation services, student services, or departmental offices. I worked in my uni’s accommodation office and found it fitted really well around my course.
Hope that helps, and good luck with the MSc!
Megan (LJMU Rep)
Reply 2
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by frosted-brushI just accepted an offer for September 2026 as a non traditional student (in my mid 30s) and currently researching my funding options. What are part time roles like for PGT students? I have worked retail, hospitality, etc. for nearly 20 years and I'm not interested in doing that further (I am also disabled so I cannot be on my feet for more than a few hours at a time). I would prefer something adjacent or complementary to my degree, which will be an MSc within the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, but I'm not sure how feasible this would be. I am coming from another country, but am a UK citizen so I have no immigration restrictions. Thanks in advance.
Hi- here is the link to our student opportunities hub where you can find part-time work, internships, and opportunities within the university as well: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/finding-jobs/studentopportunitieshub/studentopportunitieshub-students/
-Anoosha (MSc Earth Futures)
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